Lexus IS 200t 0–60 Times
The Lexus IS 200t 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Lexus IS 200t is the 2017 Lexus IS 200t F Sport Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lexus IS 200t is the 2017 Lexus IS 200t F Sport Sedan, which took 7.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 89.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Lexus IS 200t tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.77 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.23 seconds at 91.63 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.50sec
2017 F Sport Sedan
Average 0–60
6.77sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.23sec
@ 91.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.00sec
2017 F Sport
Across 3 verified runs, the Lexus IS 200t ranges from 6.50 to 7.00 seconds 0–60, with a 6.77-second average.
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Lexus IS 200t Performance Overview
Within the XE30 third-generation IS range, the IS 200t covered a short 2016 to 2017 production run focused on a single turbocharged gasoline formula: Lexus's 241-hp 8AR-FTS 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Across 3 verified tests spanning those two model years, its measured performance stayed tightly grouped, with 0-60 results from 6.5 to 7.0 seconds and quarter-mile runs averaging 15.23 seconds at 91.6 mph. The first benchmark came with the 2016 F Sport Sedan at 6.8 seconds to 60 mph, establishing the initial reference point for the nameplate.
That baseline improved in 2017, when the F Sport Sedan recorded the model's quickest verified 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds. The same 2017 trim also produced the fastest quarter-mile result at 15.0 seconds at 94 mph, while another 2017 F Sport Sedan test returned a 7.0-second 0-60 result, illustrating the narrow spread seen across all samples. Because the IS 200t existed only within this XE30-era window, there were no later hybrid or electric branches to redefine its performance profile. Today, it stands in the data as a brief, gasoline-only turbo four chapter of the IS story, with the 2017 F Sport Sedan remaining the quickest recorded example.
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Lexus IS 200t 0–60 by generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE30 | 2013–2020 | 6.77s | 6.50s — 2017 F Sport Sedan | 3 | The XE30 generation (2013–2020) averaged 6.77 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2017 F Sport Sedan at 6.50 seconds. Output was 241 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
XE30
2013–2020
Avg 0–60
6.77s
Fastest
6.50s
Tests
3
2017 F Sport Sedan
The XE30 generation (2013–2020) averaged 6.77 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2017 F Sport Sedan at 6.50 seconds. Output was 241 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Lexus IS 200t 0–60 times by model year
3 tests · 2 years
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2017 Lexus IS 200t
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.75
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.20
sec
Recorded Tests
2
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2017 Lexus IS 200t F Sport Sedan
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 32 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#03
2017 Lexus IS 200t F Sport Sedan
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 89.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 32 H / 24.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Lexus IS 200t performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lexus IS 200t trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus IS 200t 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Lexus IS 200t performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2017 Lexus IS 200t runs 0-60 in 6.5 to 7.0 seconds across verified stock tests. The quickest recorded run is the 2017 IS 200t F Sport Sedan at 6.5 seconds, while another stock F Sport test reached 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. Across all three IS 200t tests, the average is 6.77 seconds.
The fastest Lexus IS 200t on record is the 2017 F Sport Sedan, which posted a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds. That is also the quickest result among all known IS 200t tests. There are three total tests on record for the model, and none are modified builds.
The fastest stock Lexus IS 200t is the 2017 F Sport Sedan at 6.5 seconds from 0-60. All three recorded IS 200t tests are production-stock cars, so the fastest overall result is also the fastest stock result. The same car also owns the quickest quarter-mile run at 15.0 seconds with a 94 mph trap speed.
The Lexus IS 200t F Sport Sedan has recorded 0-60 times of 6.5 and 7.0 seconds. Across all three F Sport Sedan tests on record, the average 0-60 time is 6.77 seconds, and the best run is 6.5 seconds. The quickest quarter-mile result for the trim is 15.0 seconds at 94 mph.
The XE30 Lexus IS 200t, which covers the 2013-2020 third generation, averages 0-60 in 6.77 seconds across three tests. Its quickest recorded run is 6.5 seconds, set by the 2017 F Sport Sedan. All recorded XE30 IS 200t examples use a turbocharged gasoline setup with output listed at 241 horsepower.
The fastest XE30 Lexus IS 200t is the 2017 F Sport Sedan with a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds. That stands as the best result for the third-generation 2013-2020 IS 200t. Across the XE30 generation, there are three tests on record, all from production vehicles.
Yes. Every recorded XE30 Lexus IS 200t uses a turbocharged gasoline engine. The engine code listed is 8AR-FTS, with output recorded at 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The tested 2017 F Sport Sedan examples are rear-wheel drive and have a listed curb weight of 3,580 pounds.
Recorded Lexus IS 200t tests list the car at 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The tested examples are 2017 F Sport Sedans using the turbocharged 8AR-FTS engine. In those runs, the car reached 60 mph in as little as 6.5 seconds and completed the quarter-mile in as quick as 15.0 seconds.
The Lexus IS 200t runs the quarter-mile in an average of 15.23 seconds at 91.6 mph across all three recorded tests. The quickest pass on record is 15.0 seconds at 94 mph by the 2017 F Sport Sedan. Another stock 2017 F Sport test completed the quarter-mile in 15.4 seconds at 89.9 mph.
The average 0-60 time for the Lexus IS 200t is 6.77 seconds across three recorded tests. All three are production vehicles, so the all-tests average and production average are the same. The quickest run is 6.5 seconds, and the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 7.0 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lexus IS 200t can do, not a single marketing claim.
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